Mechanical Team Coordinator in Manchester
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Mechanical Team Coordinator
Manchester
£37,000
Do you have strong mechanical engineering skills and experience coordinating teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to take the next step into a leadership position while still remaining hands-on in your work?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Manchester, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to lead a small team maintaining heavy vehicles and industrial equipment.
Why this role and company?
You will be joining a reputable organisation within the rail and engineering sector, known for promoting from within and developing their people. With structured internal training and ongoing support, this is the ideal opportunity for someone currently working as a Garage Coordinator, Lead Fitter, or Senior Technician looking to step into a more defined leadership role.
What will I be doing?
As a Mechanical Team Coordinator, you will take a hands-on approach to daily operations, supporting and guiding a team of fitters and technicians. You will coordinate maintenance activities across heavy vehicles and mechanical systems, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Your day-to-day will include scheduling and allocating tasks, monitoring progress, assisting with complex repairs, and maintaining clear communication between the engineering team and management. This is a role where you will lead by example — remaining actively involved on the tools while mentoring and supporting others.
Shift pattern:
You will work a 39-hour week across a 2-week shift rotation:
Week 1: Mon–Thurs 06:00–14:30, Fri 06:00–13:30
Week 2: Mon–Thurs 14:00–22:00, Fri 10:30–18:00
What do we need?
Previous experience in a mechanical maintenance or vehicle engineering environment (rail, automotive, plant, or similar).
Experience in a coordinator or team-leading capacity, or the ambition to step up into one.
Confident using a variety of mechanical tools including air tools, calibrated tools, hand tools & socket sets.
Excellent organisation and communication skills, paired with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to safety.
Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include hearing, eyesight, mobility, blood pressure and general health
Must complete a criminal convictions questionnaire as part of the application process
Be able to pass a basic DBS
Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
A positive, “can-do” attitude and a willingness to support others.
What’s in it for you?
Our client is offering an excellent package upon joining their business.
Starting salary: £37,000
Overtime opportunities available
Excellent pension scheme
Training and development modules to support progression
31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
You will be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people. For individuals who show initiative, technical competence, and leadership potential. The role as Mechanical Team Coordinator can pave the way to supervisory, production, or depot management roles as your career progresses.
Next Steps:
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About Ganymede Solutions:
Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. For more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
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